Tohunga
This intense and dramatic “slice of life” story recounts the time when a mother had to take her sick child in secret to a tohunga.
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Series: School Journal Level 3 November 2014
Reading year level: 6
Category: Fiction
Topics: tohunga, medicine, banned, traditional, healer, suppression, illegal
Tohunga
Words by Potiki
Illustrations by Andrew Burdan
It is set after 1907, when the New Zealand government made it illegal for tohunga to practise rongoā Māori. “Tohunga” provides rich material for both Māori and non-Māori students to explore themes of cultural similarities and differences.
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School Journal Level 3 November 2014
Inside this School Journal are four stories (Tohunga; Olden Days, The Pink Umbrella, and Reckless) one poem (Wining's Wairau) and two articles (Up the Pipe; and Painting the Town).
1 of 7Olden Days
“Last week was just an ordinary week – until Wednesday. Wednesday was different.
2 of 7The Pink Umbrella
When Samuelu’s grandmother comes to visit, he is challenged by her opinions, traditions and her embarrassing pink umbrella.
3 of 7Reckless
“Reckless” is a story about taking responsibility and keeping safe.
4 of 7Wining's Wairau
A poem from Jenny Bornholdt that recreates the early settler world through the watercolour artwork, ‘Wining’s Wairau'.
5 of 7Up the Pipe
“Up the Pipe” shows real scientists in action, working on a project that has direct relevance to our daily lives.
6 of 7Painting the Town
After the earthquakes in Christchurch, many public facilities were suddenly not available.
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